Today there seems to be so many dogs with skin problems. Pet owners are frantically trying to find answers to help their faithful companions. So what does cause a dog skin problem? One place to start looking for answers is right in front of your dog's nose...his dog bowl! So, what ARE you feeding your dog?

Dog food today is filled with all kinds of grains that are often difficult to digest (corn, wheat, gluten and soy), and which are often used as a protein source instead of meat. A dog skin problem is sometimes related to the grains in their food.

In an effort to feed our dogs a healthy diet, we are led to believe that these grains are good for them. But don't let that fool you......... it's not because it's healthy for our dogs. It's because the grain is cheap and dog food manufacturers make a much bigger profit using grains. So, just what is the best food for our faithful companions?

Often the answers to our questions can be found in nature. We need to remember that dogs are canines and their ancestry dates back to wild dogs and wolves. These animals hunted in packs. If you examine their teeth, you will find that they were designed to rip and tear flesh, muscle and bone. They were created to eat meat and by nature, they are carnivores. The Native Americans of North America raised dogs and their diets consisted mostly of protein.

Many of the maladies, diseases, and dog skin problem that we see in our dogs today,are unfortunately, directly related to the food they eat.

Three years ago our dog Elly became very ill and had to have her spleen removed. After the surgery, we started researching about dog foods and what we found was very shocking. We decided to give her a holistic dog food that was much more balanced and included more protein and antioxidants.

Gradually her health improved, her coat became full and soft, and today she is an active 11 year old dog and doing quite well.

We have a responsibility to take care of our faithful friends and giving them a good, balanced nutritional food, without added grains like corn and wheat, will help ensure a long and healthy life. And hopefully, the dog skin problem will be gone.

Your Pets Deserve The Very Best!

Good Nutrition is Essential for a Long and Healthy Life

A long and healthy life is possible

Studies show that many chronic and degenerative diseases seen in humans may be caused or complicated by a poor, inadequate diet, minimal exercise, lack of fresh drinking water, and even emotional stress. It is not coincidental, then, that these very same issues may negatively impact the health of your pets as well. The health care and maintenance program you provide the pets in your care, together with help from your veterinarian, will go a long way in determining the quality and longevity of their lifespan.

Making sure your pet stays healthy does involve some work. The most important person involved in keeping things that way is, of course, YOU! Only you know how they feel. You are the one on the front lines who senses if something unusual is going on. Certainly, the opposite is true; some pet owners wait for illness to arrive before paying serious enough attention to their pet's health to take action.

On the plus side, however, taking care of your pet's health is really not as hard as it might seem. If you are not already actively involved, you can, with very little effort, to get started quickly and easily. Is it worth the effort? Of course, if you love your pet, the answer is YES! Not only is the good health of your pet well worth the time and energy it takes to insure they live a long and healthy life, it will save you money in the long run too!